About the Role – Multiple Casual Positions Available! We’re expanding our team and looking for passionate Child and Youth Support Workers to join us in providing safe, nurturing and stable homes for children and young people under the guardianship of the Department for Child Protection. In this flexible casual role, you’ll build meaningful connections, support daily routines, encourage life skills and independence, and provide calm, trauma-informed care when it’s needed most. Every shift is an opportunity to make a genuine impact and empower young people to feel safe, valued and supported to thrive. About you: You’re compassionate, patient and confident in supporting children and young people with diverse and sometimes challenging needs. You build trust easily, communicate well and stay calm under pressure. Whether working in a team or independently, you bring professionalism, reliability and a willingness to learn. Most importantly, you’re committed to trauma-informed care and passionate about helping young people feel safe, supported and able to thrive. You will also have the following skills and experience: A minimum of Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Youth Work, or Disability. Experience working with vulnerable and at-risk children, young people and adults with special needs, disability and/or challenging behaviours. Demonstrated ability and experience to work within a team environment. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Why work with us? Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself. You’ll also receive: A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 2) super Salary Packaging: Access up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 annually via Meal and Entertainment Card, and novated vehicle leasing. A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance Free counselling for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program Support cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural Leave We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Talent Acquisition at recruitment@baptistcaresa.org.au for a confidential discussion. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people. Baptist Care SA is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptcare (VIC, TAS), to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.
